Graceful Truth Unscripted Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Deputy Andy Lahera was serving at a Graduation doing traffic control when his life changed in the blink of an eye.  Deputy Lahera was involved in an accident that left him with a TBI.  What the family didn't know at the time was that Deputy Lahera and their family would be let down by someone who should have been there every step of the way.Deputy Lahera stated working for the Citrus County Sheriff's Office in 2009.  He started as a patrol office then worked his way up to a property crimes detective.  He also earned a position on the hostage negotiation team during this time.  After Parkland happened, he came home and told his family that he was going to become a School Resource Officer (SRO) because he said what happened at Parkland will never happen in our county under his watch.  He made them understand that there may be a day that he wouldn't come home if something happened at school.  He started as an SRO at Central ridge Elementary and later moved on to Lecanto Middle School.You can follow Andy's Journey Here: https://www.facebook.com/andysjourneyListen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

On today's episode, our 1st of 2022, we are celebrating and remembering Aliyah who's mom took her life 9 years ago today.  If you've been a listener, you'll remember back in 2020 when Bonnie, her grandmother, came on and talked about that painful time.  Today we speak with her Aunt, Sarah as she recalls that day and we discuss the various red flags, lack of DCF findings, and possibly the worst part, when a doctor didn't report a skull fracture and possible brain bleed 2 day's before her passing.Today we surround this family with prayers and thoughts about this sweet girl taken far too soon.  Please see the below resources discssed on this episode and please reach out with any questions or if you need help finding a resource or support.National Child Abuse Hotline: https://childhelphotline.orgFlorida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline:  https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/abuse-hotline/Jessies Place: https://www.jessiesplacecitrus.orgListen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Cory and JoJo Rankin marriage coaches for entrepreneurs, foster parents and parents of  kids! Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongermarriage Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED.Roman Roberts grew up in foster homes which were, as he calls it, “less than ideal” encountering various types of abuse causing him to join the military to find family, and led him on a journey as an interrogator, deploying multiple times and supporting various special operation teams. But the trauma from foster care and the military took its toll as he transitioned and led to him almost committing suicide and almost losing his marriage. He began a journey to face the traumas and through faith, journaling, and Real Talk with himself and others, he found healing and is now encouraging others to do the same.In this episode we discuss all sorts of things that could act as triggers for you or your children.  Listener discretion is advised.Find Roman in the following places:Real Talk with Roman: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-roman/id1530410462 All Social Media Platforms: Real Talk with RomanAdvertisement's heard on show:www.myyl.com/dnjfloydContact our show at:Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Trigger Alert!Today we are talking about Mental Health statistics overall and within the Foster Care/Adoptive community.  Many different items are discussed in this episode so listener discretion is advised.I gathered my numbers from this website https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics Share your story with us by reaching out to the show.  We'd love to have you on.Advertisement's listed in episode:Young Living: www.myyl.com/dnjfloydShow Information:Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedTelegram: https://t.me/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

We have some updates and also some exciting shows coming your way.Sorry it took so long for us to be "back" but we re and we can't wait to share what we have coming up!!!If you are ready to be a guest, reach out to one of the places below.Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedTelegram: https://t.me/gracefultruthunscripted E-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Roman is a 1st generation immigrant from Ukraine. He arrived in US with 6 other family members to a 2 bedroom apartment. Roman interned with the Secret Service and held a top secret government clearance. He was forced to become a self taught digital marketer as a result of the 2008 recession, and fell in love with it. Roman has 11 years of experience leading digital teams in senior leadership roles on over 600 campaigns across many industries. He founded Nova Zora Digital in 2012. Roman is the host of the Digital Savage Experience Podcast, a Top 100 Podcast on Apple Podcasts for How To. He is a foster parent, and has had 20 kids in his home since June 2018. He became a foster parent by going through 5 miscarriages with his wife in 3 years, 2 of which happened on Christmas Days. Most recently, a child who was born premature at 4.5 lbs and stayed in the hospital for 2 weeks due to cocaine withdrawals, made it into their loving home.  With death, loss, and hardships Roman pushes through no matter what. Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Marie is a Life Coach, Registered Therapist, and Clinical Hypnotherapist for Women who feel stuck, lost, and anxious, who are at a crossroads in their life, and want to rediscover who they are and reignite their purpose and passion but don’t know where to start.She's been around the block a few times; having worked in high powered demanding corporate positions, endured a long term toxic relationship, culminating in an extremely acrimonious divorce. She's the mother of a special needs disabled son and have walked paths that have caused me stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, overwhelm and which obliterated my self-confidence and self-esteem.I combine all these skills with my own personal experiences and I’m committed to empowering others to quickly and permanently take control of their lives and live it to the full with invincible self-confidence, freedom, and fun without overwhelm, limitation or being shackled to their past negative experiences, emotions, and beliefs.  www.mariefraser.com Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/gracefultruthunscripted/Instagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

We're back and Dana is updating you on all that happened over our break, and what's to come in 2021!Read the article mentioned here: http://www.citruscountylife.com/pdf/Foster-to-Adoption-Article-FW2021.pdfIf you wish to be on the show, reach out to us via one of the methods below!Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Levin walked away from an opportunity to run a billion dollar business, to hitchhike around the world to find happiness and inner peace. He studied in a seminary five years and left one day before becoming a Rabbi and he has lived as a Monk in a monastery for 10 years. As Director of Business Development, he grew Hay House from $3,000,000 a year in sales to $100,000,000 a year in revenue. Levin is rare blend of businessman and mystic who sees what others do not see. It has been this one quality more than any other that has thrown him into some of the most exclusive boardrooms to help companies innovate new ways of finding solutions when the old ways stop working.He is the author of The Mosaic, a life changing fable that invites people to listen to those others do not hear and to see the situations in their life differently. To learn more about Daniel Levin, please go to: www.DanielBruceLevin.com. Also check out his other website http://www.themosaiconline.com/Today we are going to talk about what Daniel' learned from having a developmentally delayed daughter.Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Laura and her husband Tony live in the Dallas area where they raise their 10 children, 7 who are biological and 3 who are adopted out of foster care. Laura is also the founder of Mama systems. Mama Systems exists to help mamas bring peace and order to their homes through proven customized systems.Today Laura wants to share her story and encourage you to continue reaching out to Foster Children, if possible, once they leave your home. She'd also like to offer her support should you feel something isn't right in the journey.Head over to www.mamasystems.net to learn more about Laura or to reach out.Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

It didn't seem right to share this just as a post or a Live Video because the journey to this specific diagnosis was a long road. I am relieved and still processing this information.Please feel free to message or e-mail us (information below) if you have experience with Tourette's.Ad's mentioned on the show:Young Living Website: www.myyl.com/dnjfloydContact Us:Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I want to talk about what we have witnessed with my son being Black. I'm sharing the story and some things I believe we can do to help our children and our community. I'm a White Momma to a Black Son and I'm scared.Please reach out to the show if you have any insight you can provide. I am happy to chat, have you on the show, or share you tips.We need to love one another. We need to stand together agains racism period. Join me as we chat today about how we can do that.Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Join Dana as she shares a story about a case opened up on her and her husband through the Department of Children and Families for simply asking for help on Facebook for suggestions on how to help her child.She will talk about how the report came about, who it came from, what happened, and how she felt about this. She will also talk about how it feels on the side of an adoptive parent, asking for help, and being turned in for abuse to an agency.Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I sit down with two of my friends as they ask me questions about fostering and adopting and specifically about our story. It was awesome!Don't forget to submit any questions you have for us to gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com!Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I sit down and talk about being the mother of a child who has behavior problems in School. It's not an easy thing to talk about with others, in fact it's rather embarrassing however, we tackle hard things on this show.I also discuss what our most recent order of distance learning for the remainder of the year means for our family. It's not easy. It won't be easy. Check in with your friends. Pray for your friends.Advertisement Links:Young Living Website: www.myyl.com/dnjfloydContact/Follow Us:Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I sit down with one of my friends who tells the story of her Granddaughter who died at the hands of her Mother. This episode is graphic in nature so listener discretion is advised.If you need help or have any questions please reach out to the show and we would be happy to help.Notes from the show:National Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453Bikers Against Child Abuse International: www.bacaworld.orgJessies Place: www.jessiesplacecitrus.orgCASA: www.casacitris.orgListen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I'm sharing with you all the information that was in M's Case Plan. Straight from the documents. We go through the history and what lead up to a shelter order being issued.While this episode does not contain any cursing, it does contain some hard subjects (drugs, suicide, neglect, etc) so please note that prior to listening.As always connect with us via any of the outlet's below:Listen Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/921973Facebook: www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-Mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.com

Today I got to sit down and speak with my Dance Teacher about what she encountered with my children while teaching them as well as just an overall discussion on how great Dance is for children who are mentally hurting or need some help in their auditory processing, confidence building, and many other things. Music and Dance come together and help our children in ways no one else can!Facebook & Instagram: @gracefultruthunscriptedE-mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.comSmall Business Spotlight:Rustic Mama's: https://www.facebook.com/rusticmamas4/POP Fusions: https://www.facebook.com/popfusions/

Join Dana as she introduces you to how they went from being an adoption approved family to a non-relative placement family.Be sure to follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.comSee ya next time!

Guys!!! I can't believe the day is finally here! I'm sharing with you all the deets for this podcast in this episode!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracefultruthunscriptedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracefultruthunscriptedE-mail: gracefultruthunscripted@gmail.comPlease reach out with any questions you may have!